Comments on: How To Make Pesto

By: Katherine

Katherine — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:54:09 +0000

In reply to Meaghan. I’ve never toasted pine nuts before. What temp and how long would you have them in the oven?

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 03:04:53 +0000

Your recipes never fail me. I harvested chard, chives, sage, garlic scapes and arugula from my garden and I needed something quick and easy. This recipe is the perfect solution. I also took the suggestion to add lemon juice and zest. I also added red pepper for heat. This won’t stick around long. I served immediately w/ bread and carrots

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:17:27 +0000

I just made this with a bunch of bouncy basil from my pt=ot on the window sill. As my scales are in g/kg/ml I had to guess a little and only had walnuts today. I used very good EVOO and added the other ingredients (no garlic as not too keen) and it was a success! Great recipe and can’t wait to have it later with white fish and pasta.

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:45:10 +0000

Made this for the first time tonight. Super simple and tastes amazing! Full family approval.

By: Aneta

Aneta — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:00:54 +0000

First time making pesto and I used pecans instead of pine nuts. Amazing!!! Thank you for all the tips and substitutions!

By: The Garden-ness

The Garden-ness — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 23:51:15 +0000

In reply to Jackie Ellis.

Lucky you! My friends and family don’t want the recipe. They want me to make some for them1

By: Toasty

Toasty — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 01:06:04 +0000

In reply to Ann.

There is literally a “jump to recipe” button at the top of the page

By: Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:14:36 +0000

Made it this weekend and it turned out fantastic. I did not have fresh garlic and used powdered. Also, I used 20g of basil per cup (60 g total).

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:54:11 +0000

Absolutely delicious. I’ve been watching my basil takeoff so I could make fresh pesto. Just made some – it’s so good I am trying not to eat if by the spoonfuls right out of the food processor. I didn’t have pine nuts so I used toasted pecans. It’s still amazing and better than store bought any day. I also added a little more olive oil at the end.

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:38:09 +0000

In reply to Cathy. 1 cup of whole, fresh basil leaves is approximately 24 grams.